Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce Next Generation Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Tobacco Kona Burst)

• Mahogany top serves up warm, focused midrange voice
• Scalloped V-Class bracing dials up more volume, sustain and warmth
• Action Control Neck improves resonance and microadjustability
• Comfort-enhancing contours deliver a relaxed, seamless feel
• Includes Claria electronics and deluxe hardshell case

Crafted at the intersection of comfort, rich sound and high-level performance, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce adds an exciting new flavor of acoustic inspiration to our collection of player-focused guitars. This thoughtfully contoured Grand Auditorium sports a beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered edges, adding up to a remarkably comfortable, easy-playing feel for any style. Tonally, solid mahogany paired with back and sides of responsibly sourced Shamel ash combine for a warm, focused midrange sound that includes a touch of natural compression from the hardwood top to smooth out the attack, while the scalloped V-Class bracing inside strategically improves top vibration for an even richer, warmer, more powerful response. Players are sure to appreciate the adjustability of the new Action Control Neck and the intuitive controls of our new Claria electronics, all part of the Next Generation design philosophy. Visual details include a single-ring Italian acrylic rosette, Compass inlays, antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and a glossy Kona Burst finish with a satin-finished neck.

Features

Next-Gen Innovation Enhances Mahogany’s Natural Warmth

Scalloped V-Class bracing adds even more volume, sustain, open-string richness, and low-end presence to this hardwood-topped Grand Auditorium.

Grand Auditorium

Taylor’s signature body shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic guitar.

Shamel Ash

Sourced from urban trees that require removal, Shamel Ash delivers midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran Mahogany.

Action Control Neck

Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.

Neo-Tropical Mahogany

The hardwood top produces strong fundamentals with enhanced clarity and focus.

The Claria Acoustic Pickup System

The Claria Acoustic Pickup System provides a natural amplified tone while preserving the guitar’s acoustic character.

Beveled Cutaway

Taylor’s beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who use every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smooth, rounded edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, offering improved comfort for the fretting hand.

Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Includes a Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case for reliable protection and secure transport.

Specifications

Highlights

• Number of Strings: 6-String
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Case/Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Body

• Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Back & Side Wood: Shamel Ash
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Armrest: Bevel, Wood, Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead 

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Other 

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Antique Chrome Buttons